2014-09-19

Hot Picks of the Week Sept. 15-19

Highlights this week, Cree sues two Taiwanese LED manufacturers Harvatek and Knightbright over LED patent infringements. New analysis on sapphire cover glass disappearance from the iPhone 6 result in two very different arguments, with one camp attempting to shield GTAT by saying it was Chinese sapphire processing manufacturers fault. However, a follow up analysis noted Apple never planned to use sapphire glass in iPhone 6 to begin with. DOE has also released new energy savings forecasts for SSL, while Rubicon announces change of CEO.
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Seoul Semiconductor has developed an innovative LED light source—SunLike—that reproduces a spectrum nearly identical to natural sunlight. The technology is gaining attention for its positive effects on eye health, including reducing ... READ MORE

Pro9™ technology uses Potassium Fluoride Silicon (KSF or PFS) phosphor to boost the efficiency of LED components, especially those delivering higher CRI. Cree LED’s Pro9 LEDs are covered under a technology license from Current Ligh... READ MORE